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Butterflies of North America

Butterflies of Colorado

Soldier (Danaus eresimus)

Soldier (Danaus eresimus [Cramer])

Wing span: 2 3/4 - 3 3/4 inches (7 - 9.5 cm).

Identification: Upperside is brownish orange, darker at the wing
bases; both wings with thin black veins. Forewing has fewer white
spots than the Queen. Underside of hindwing has a pale band of
blotchy pale spots.

Life history: Not reported.

Flight: From August-December in South Texas; all year in southern
Florida, most common from October-December.